Buoyancy Aids - Floating Vests
ION Booster X Sidezip Buoyancy Aid
EUR 79,95ION Booster X Sidezip Buoyancy Aid
EUR 79,95Helly Hansen Sport II Buoyancy Aid
EUR 54,95 EUR 32,95Helly Hansen Sport Comfort Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 54,95 EUR 41,95
Helly Hansen Comfort Compact 50N Buoyancy Aid
EUR 74,95
ION Booster X Sidezip Buoyancy Aid
EUR 79,95
ION Booster X Sidezip Buoyancy Aid
EUR 94,95
ION Booster X Sidezip Buoyancy Aid
EUR 74,95 EUR 47,95
Helly Hansen Sport II Buoyancy Aid
EUR 54,95 EUR 32,95
Helly Hansen Sport Comfort Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 54,95 EUR 41,95
Helly Hansen Sport Comfort Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 54,95 EUR 41,95
Mystic Brand Floatation Zipfree Buoyancy Aid
EUR 99,95 EUR 69,95
Mystic Brand Floatation Zipfree Buoyancy Aid
EUR 99,95 EUR 69,95
Helly Hansen Rider Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 59,95 EUR 44,95
Helly Hansen Rider Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 59,95 EUR 44,95
Helly Hansen Rider Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 59,95 EUR 44,95
Helly Hansen Launch Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 99,95 EUR 51,95
Helly Hansen Rider Stealth Zip Buoyancy Aid
EUR 89,95 EUR 75,95
Helly Hansen Bowrider Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 59,95 EUR 51,95
Helly Hansen Rider Compact 50N Buoyancy Aid
EUR 59,95
ION Vest Collision Core Front Zip Junior Buoyancy Aid
EUR 139,95
Jobe Sports Neoprene Mens Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 99,95 EUR 74,95
Jobe Sports Nylon Kids Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 44,95 EUR 39,95
Jobe Sports Nylon Kids Vest Buoyancy Aid
EUR 44,95 EUR 39,95How Does a Buoyancy Aid Work?
Buoyancy aids, often referred to as buoyancy vests or jackets, are made to do just what the name suggests, give you buoyancy when in the water. They can be used for a variety of different water sports, such as paddle boarding, and are an essential piece of safety gear.
Buoyancy vests should not be seen as a substitute for a life jacket. With buoyancy aids, there is the expectation that the wearer is still capable of swimming or keeping themselves afloat while they wait for assistance. For this reason, buoyancy aids are ideal for sports where you are close to the shore and expect to end up in the water.
When buying a buoyancy aid you will often see the term “50N” within the product description. This is referring to how much buoyancy the jacket provides. 50N is standard with buoyancy aids, whereas life jackets usually have 100N or 150N.
What Buoyancy Aid Do I Need?
All buoyancy vests are made to be flexible and give you good freedom of movement. They are not sport-specific, so you need to take into account your own swimming ability and how much buoyancy you think you will need for your activity.
To get the right size, you’ll need to know your weight and chest circumference. If you’re unsure that the vest you have is the right size, a good way to check is to get someone to try to lift the jacket from the shoulders once you have put it on. If the jacket slides up a lot (over 5cm) then it is too loose and you should try to either tighten it or go for a smaller model.
If you think you’ll need protection with more buoyancy, then head over to our Life Jackets section.